School libraries across Scotland are set to benefit from a £150,000 funding injection earmarked for projects supporting the development of employability skills, digital literacy and family learning, through this year’s School Library Improvement Fund (SLIF).
Administered by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) on behalf of
the Scottish Government, SLIF supports creative and innovative projects in line with
the key aims of ‘Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools’ - the national strategy for
the development of school libraries in Scotland.
This year’s fund will prioritise project applications which promote the themes of cross curricular working and developing employability skills, delivering digital literacy and exploring digital creativity, and cluster working and family learning.
Education secretary, Jenny Gilruth, said: “School libraries are a vital part of the learning community across Scotland and we know they can help foster habits of reading for pleasure among our young people from an early age, which can support learning and help close the poverty related attainment gap.
“I am determined to ensure that our school libraries continue to prosper and would encourage all head teachers who think their school could benefit for this important funding to apply for a share of this £150,000 of investment from the Scottish Government.”
Schools can submit an individual or collaborative application, with SLIC accepting up to two individual applications per local authority and an unlimited number of collaborative applications to ensure equal opportunities across the country.
Investment in school library improvement scheme
16 May 2025